Governor Rick Scott today announced $24 million in funding awarded to 36 small and rural Florida communities across the state through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant and the Rural Infrastructure Fund programs. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: $24 Million Awarded to Boost Economic Growth, Improve Infrastructure in 36 Small and Rural Florida Communities
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Gov. Scott: Florida Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.3 Percent
Governor Rick Scott today announced that Florida’s unemployment rate dropped in November from 3.4 to 3.3 percent, the lowest level in 12 years. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Florida Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.3 Percent
Gov. Scott: Florida’s Graduation Rate Hits All-Time High
Governor Rick Scott announced that Florida’s high school graduation rate has reached a 15-year high according to data released today by the Florida Department of Education. For the 2017-18 school year, Florida’s statewide graduation rate rose to 86.1 percent, an increase of 3.8 percentage points over last year and 17.1 since the school year before Governor Scott took office. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Florida’s Graduation Rate Hits All-Time High
Senator Linda Stewart files bill to ban fracking in Florida
Anticipates support from Governor-elect, who campaigned on environmental protections
State Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) has filed legislation to permanently ban fracking in Florida. [Read more…] about Senator Linda Stewart files bill to ban fracking in Florida
REBUILD 850 Co-Chair Gwen Graham to Distribute Toys to Hurricane Michael Victims
REBUILD 850 and Operation Santa to spread holiday cheer in Florida’s Panhandle
Former Congresswoman and REBUILD 850 Co-Chair Gwen Graham is partnering with Bay County’s Operation Santa to distribute toys collected by the REBUILD 850 initiative to families impacted by Hurricane Michael. Graham will be in Panama City on Monday morning, December 17, to hand out the items, after a Tallahassee toy drive collected a truckload of toys for the initiative earlier this month. [Read more…] about REBUILD 850 Co-Chair Gwen Graham to Distribute Toys to Hurricane Michael Victims
Nelson delivers farewell address to Senate
After more than four decades of public service, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) delivered his farewell remarks on the Senate floor today. [Read more…] about Nelson delivers farewell address to Senate
Gov. Scott Participates in CAMACOL’s 33rd Annual Holiday Food Basket Drive
Governor Rick Scott today participated in a holiday food basket drive hosted by The Latin Chamber of Commerce of the United States (CAMACOL). This is the 33rd year CAMACOL has hosted this event to provide families in need with ingredients for a holiday meal. Governor Scott has attended the event six of the last seven years. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Participates in CAMACOL’s 33rd Annual Holiday Food Basket Drive
Florida Education Foundation Donates Nearly $30,000 to Hurricane Michael Impacted School Districts from Re-Book to Re-Build Fundraiser
The Florida Education Foundation today awarded nine panhandle school districts who were hit hardest by Hurricane Michael a literacy grant that will enable them to re-stock their libraries and classrooms. Division of Public Schools Chancellor Hershel Lyons presented the check in person to Bay District Schools, Gadsden Education Foundation, Holmes County School District and Jackson County School District. [Read more…] about Florida Education Foundation Donates Nearly $30,000 to Hurricane Michael Impacted School Districts from Re-Book to Re-Build Fundraiser
Gov. Scott Welcomes Students Back to School at Tyndall Elementary
Governor Rick Scott today visited Tyndall Elementary School to welcome students back to the school for the first time since Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Welcomes Students Back to School at Tyndall Elementary
21 arrested in “Operation Crazy 8”
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Okaloosa and Walton County Sheriff’s Offices, Drug Enforcement Administration, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Miami-Dade Police Department and members of the North Florida High Intensity Drug Task Force arrested 21 suspects for running a drug trafficking organization from South Florida to the Panhandle. [Read more…] about 21 arrested in “Operation Crazy 8”
